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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.23, 1,477.50 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.23, 1,477.50 and 335.82 is: 503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.23 : 1,477.50 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.23/1,477.50 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.23x = 1,477.50 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.23x = 496,174.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,174.05/985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.61

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